I fell in love with and purchased a Jotul Castine woodstove last spring. Alas, we ended up selling the house and I never got to experience it (sigh). Our new home, though, has two fireplaces, so I'm giddy with anticipation of upgrading them with inserts to make them energy-efficient heating options. One fireplace is non-rectangular, though (it's arched on top). Does anyone know if I can even get an insert for this type of fireplace opening, or will I be required to undertake even more costly cosmetic alterations to make an insert a feasible option? Everything I researched on inserts claims that I need a rectangular opening. Any input is most appreciated.
Fireplace insert for arched fireplace?
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DonCT
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DonCT
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What, what, what?!?!?! What kind of wood burner are you that you don't carry around digitally signed pictures of your fireplace?!?!?!?!?! :coolsmile:
Hogwildz
Minister of Fire
DonCT said:
Wow you mean some wood burners are NOT obsessed and carry photos with them. OMG say it ain't so
Is there a 12 step program for this sickness?
hardwood715
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ecfinn
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I know that Lopi makes arched surround panels for their inserts. Just saw that as an option for my Revere. The insert is still square but the panels would make it look better for your space I think.
Eric
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Eric said:
Here's another possible. Maybe their Elite line of wood fireplaces?
http://www.fireplacextrordinair.com/
stoveguy2esw
Minister of Fire
got measurements?????? width, height at sides and in the middle?, its possible that a surround may cover that arched opening , if you wished to do so , or go with the units with the arched surround as described earlier. nice looking fireplace , i like the arched look , would be a shame to hide it.
seaken
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The arch will not prevent an insert from being installed. But it looks like the depth of the fireplace is pretty small. If a wood insert will fit it will probably be an extended version (something like a Lopi Revere, etc.) and your hearth consruction will definitely come into play.
What about a free stander in front with a rear vent to a tee and then up through the damper with the liner? Also will require a good hearth and mantel clearances.
What about a free stander in front with a rear vent to a tee and then up through the damper with the liner? Also will require a good hearth and mantel clearances.
Roospike
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seaken
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BrotherBart said:
The poster said he fell in love with the Jotul he had. Seems to me that a Jotul would work here. Or a VC,/Dutchwest, or Lopi Leyden, Harman Oakwood, etc.
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